Scandinavian Day Festival

This will be the 44th Scandinavian Day Festival. Many years have passed and the festival has evolved but it remains loyal to its roots; the heritage of the five Nordic countries. We achieved our mission to bring the Scandinavian community together last year, when almost 1500 people visited the Festival. With your support we can again look forward to a memorable 44th Festival on September 8th, 2024.

Schedule of Activities:

10:30am-11:00am: Church Service

11:10am-11:30am: Opening Ceremony / Welcome

11:35am-11:55am: Nordic Folk Dancers of ChicagoThe Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago bring their traditional and newly choreographed folk dances to life for all to enjoy. 'We simply love to dance!'

12:05pm-1:20pm: Steve SolkelaSteve Solkela is a master multitasker. He started playing accordion in high school and then kept adding instruments to his repertoire, including bass drum and trumpet.

1:30pm-1:50pm: Leikarringen Heimhug DancersFounded in 1925, Leikarringen "Heimhug" is the oldest existing Scandinavian folk dance group in the Chicago area. The group encourages anyone interested in learning Norwegian and other Scandinavian folk dances to become a member.

2:00pm-3:00pm: Norwegian Bachelor FarmersKyle and Dave, also known as the Norwegian Bachelor Farms, have been delighting audiences for over two decades with their upbeat blend of Scandinavian music, humor, and storytelling. Past credits include Midsommar Music Festival, Nordic Fest, Norsk Høstfest, Norwegian National League Parade, and Scandinavian Day.

3:30pm-5:15pm: Libido Funk CircusLibido Funk Circus performs both 70's and 80's music; complete with authentic costuming and music from each era. They promise to deliver a high-energy, musical tour de force to keep our event rockin'.

5:15pm-6:15pm: Closing Bonfire

Children's Activities
12:00pm-4:00pm: Elsa in the Park
12:00pm-4:00pm: Pony Rides
12:00pm-4:00pm: Face Painting
2:00pm-2:20pm: Stories with Elsa at the Gazebo